Full announcement from People Advocating Real Conservancy: What’s wrong with the BID? The biggest problem with the proposed Business Improvement District (BID) is that an unelected board would collect tax money and spend it as they wish. If this sounds familiar, that’s because it is. It’s modeled on the much-criticised Convention and Visitors Bureau, which […]
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Sea-level legislation puts N.C. Legislature in national spotlight
Legislation to dictate what scientific data could be considered in forecasting sea-level rise on the North Carolina coast is expected to be introduced in the N.C. General Assembly today. In draft form, the proposal would eliminate all projections other than those based on straight-line historical data — dismissing the one-meter (39 inches) rise predicted by […]
North Carolina legislators, governor sign law allowing live gambling at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino
FROM THE ASHEVILLE CITIZEN-TIMES: The General Assembly gave final legislative approval Wednesday to a bill that tinkered with gambling laws so that a 30-year compact the tribe and Gov. Beverly Perdue signed can be carried out. The Senate agreed to House changes to the bill by a vote of 35-11. Perdue later Wednesday signed it […]
New vet in town: Vetcetera opens on Hendersonville Road
FROM VETCETERA Looking for state-of-the-art conventional veterinary medicine combined with a holistic practice? Look no further. Jeff Smith, DVM CVA, welcomes new patients to visit his recently opened Vetcetera Animal Hospital at 1829 Hendersonville Road in Asheville near Tupelo Honey south. Vetcetera offers conventional veterinary medicine such as surgery, dentistry, nutritional counseling, preventive health care, […]
Airport Authority Board approves City of Asheville Firehouse at airport
The Asheville Regional Airport Authority (ARAA) Board approved the City of Asheville’s recommendation regarding a fire station located in the Airport Road corridor. After a nearly a year of discussions regarding options for the project, the City accepted as the most viable option the Airport Authority’s proposed use of the public safety facility currently utilized […]
APD offers free motorcycle safety course
APD press release The Asheville Police Department, in partnership with BikeSafe NC, will give a free Rider Skills training session June 23 at the APD’s downtown location. The training session addresses safety issues and rider skills that allow motorcyclists to better avoid accidents and enjoy the ride. APD motor officers will assess riders’ skill levels […]
Taking down the Fence @ 14 Riverside Drive
The old PSNC building next to 12 Bones & across from CURVE studios @ 14 Riverside Drive is getting rid of its fence. Thanks to the willingness of the City of Asheville to work with its Asheville Area Riverfront Redevelopment Commission partner, The Town of Woodfin is taking the fencing to reuse around a new […]
Statewide warning on Korean imported shellfish expanded to include canned shellfish
From the press release from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services: RALEIGH – North Carolina State Health Director Laura Gerald’s warning to North Carolinians to avoid eating any fresh or frozen shellfish imported from South Korea has been expanded to included canned shellfish following an updated alert by the U.S. Food and […]
N.C. eugenics compensation bill passes in House, moves to Senate
From the press release: Raleigh –A bill to compensate victims of the state’s former Eugenics Board program was today passed by House members and now advances to the Senate. It includes Gov. Bev Perdue’s call to pay $50,000 lump sum compensation to living victims, as well as fund continuation of the N.C. Justice for Sterilization […]
McHenry Announces Event with Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers
Here’s the press release from the Patrick McHenry campaign: Hickory, N.C. – Congressman Patrick McHenry and The East Lincoln Republican Women are hosting a breakfast Wednesday, June 13, 2012 with special guest Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers at Verdict Ridge Country Club in Denver. Rep. McMorris Rodgers is now serving her fourth term representing Eastern Washington’s […]
Oakley Farmers Market opens for its first season with ribbon cutting ceremony
From the press release: (Asheville, N.C.) –The new Oakley Farmers Market kicked off its first season on Thursday, May 31, 2012 with a grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony. Asheville Mayor Terry Bellamy participated in the festivities and spoke to the crowd about the importance of supporting Asheville-area farmers and helping the local economy […]
Southeastern Sports Medicine presents free symposium for student athletes
From the press release from Park Ridge Health: Hendersonville, N.C. – The community is invited to a free event hosted by Park Ridge Health and Southeastern Sports Medicine on Tuesday, August 21, at 6:30 p.m. At “Symposium for the Student Athlete,” orthopedic surgeon Dr. Greg Motley and physical medicine & rehabilitation specialist Dr. Andrew Rudins […]
APD indetifies man found in river as missing West Asheville resident
From APD On Tuesday, 06-05-12, at approx. 1:01 pm; Officers with the Asheville Police Department responded to the area of Amboy Rd., near Carrier Park in West Asheville, in reference to a report of body that had been located by passersby in the French Broad River. With the assistance of Asheville Fire personnel, the body […]
Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina receives $50,000 grant from Eshelman Foundation
From the press release: Raleigh, NC – Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina (PCANC) today announced it is the recipient of a $50,000 grant from the Eshelman Foundation. This is the third year PCANC has received support from the foundation for its work in local communities across North Carolina. The grant will allow PCANC to support […]
Free Plant Clinics and Compost Demonstrations
From a Press Release Extension Master Gardener Volunteers will hold a “Plant Clinic” at the Western North Carolina Farmers Market, 570 Brevard Road, Saturday, June 9 and June 23, 11:00am-2:00pm. The clinic is designed to help gardeners identify plant problems and pests. Area residents are encouraged to bring in plant samples for evaluation. An information […]
Marc Hunt announces support for BID, but wants city to appoint board
Full announcement from Council member Marc Hunt: I support creation of a BID and would vote that way at Council for these key reasons: · I believe that Downtown Asheville is a great economic engine for our community in many ways. Additional enhancements to Downtown that would occur under a BID would yield greater economic […]
Two wildlife experts to speak at N.C. Center for Creative Retirement
From the press release: Two experts on local wildlife will speak when the N.C. Center for Creative Retirement’s “Celebrating Life in the Mountains” series resumes with the presentation, “Wild Things,” at 7 p.m. on June 26. The “Celebrating Life in the Mountains” series is free and open to the public, and the presentations take place […]
Join Forest Service for annual Firefly Twilight Tour on Saturday, June 16
PRESS RELEASE (U.S. Forest Service) The Cradle of Forestry in America will hold its annual Firefly Twilight Tour on June 16 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Naturalists from the Cradle of Forestry will conduct the firefly program. While waiting for nightfall, the group will discuss the life cycle and special features of firefly biology […]
Volunteers tackle vine overgrowth in new conservation easement purchase
From SAHC’s website On May 5, 2012, SAHC stewardship staff teamed up with a dedicated group of volunteers to remove exotic-invasive species from a beautiful mountain farmstead. The crew worked for a majority of the day cutting humongous invasive oriental bittersweet vines on SAHC’s newly-acquired Robinson Rough property. Volunteers Diane, Zan, Jamey, and Margot swing […]
Workshop on fish ponds June 12th in Hendersonville
From a Press Release The Environmental and Conservation Organization’s Green Energy and Sustainability Committee, ECO, will host its next Sustainable Living workshop on Tuesday, June 12th focusing on the building and maintenance of fish ponds. The workshop will look at how to plan the site to build a pond, the available water for a pond, […]
Grassroots Arts Program grant application deadline approaching
Here’s the press release from the city of Asheville Cultural Arts Division: Grassroots Arts Program Grant Application Deadline Approaching Application Deadline: 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, 2012 Asheville, NC – The City of Asheville Cultural Arts Division is currently accepting applications for the North Carolina Arts Council’s Grassroots Arts Program Grant. All applications will be […]